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- Today28 min
Why the Iran Deal Still Isn’t Strait-Forward
As President Trump touts an Iran deal to G7 leaders, experts question when exactly the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that he’s being investigated by federal authorities. And UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposes a ban on social media for children under 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday24 min
US & Iran Reach Ceasefire Agreement
President Trump, along with a series of world leaders, announce the U.S. and Iran have agreed to terms for a ceasefire agreement. Anthropic says it’s pulling back an advanced artificial intelligence model after the Trump White House has restricted its use by foreign nationals. And twelve people die in a Missouri plane crash, including eleven skydivers. AP Photo/Vahid Salemi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago24 min
Deal or No Deal: Where the Iran War Stands
President Trump says an agreement with Iran could be signed as early as this weekend. A short-term extension of FISA fails to pass ahead of an expiration deadline. And complications arise as the World Cup heats up in the US. AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 5 days ago25 min
US strikes multiple targets in Iran
The downing of an American helicopter by Iran has prompted President Trump to amp up strikes in the country. Bill Gates answers questions in a closed-door session before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And the upcoming UFC fight on the White House lawn is now the subject of a lawsuit. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago28 min
Apache Down: The US Retaliates Against Iran
An Iranian drone takes down an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. to launch new strikes. A controversial murder case that divided a Texas community ends with a 35 year sentence for a teenage defendant. And NASA unveils the astronauts that will take part in its latest mission, Artemis III. (FILE Photo: U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago27 min
What Trump Said to Netanyahu
As Iran and Israel pause their assaults, President Trump describes pleading with Benjamin Netanyahu to not endanger peace negotiations. Spencer Pratt fails to make it to a runoff in the Los Angeles mayor’s race after a lengthy count. And ABC’s Ian Pannell travels to Moscow to ask Russians what they think of Vladimir Putin’s war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Back to Battle? Iran Launches Missiles at Israel
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, testing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Maine voters weigh new allegations against Democrat Graham Platner. And Canada halts livestock imports from Texas after a second case of screwworm in cattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago26 min
Trump Critic Set to Plead Guilty in Docs Case
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. An appeals court panel is set to hear arguments over whether the White House ballroom construction should continue. And new reports surrounding Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner threaten the party’s path to the majority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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